A truce in moral superiority

1:47 PM,
Mar. 28, 2014

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Tina Dupuy
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The distinction of liberal or conservative often hinges on the association with the word "hypocrite." To liberals, being a hypocrite is a mortal sin. There's nothing worse than being accused of not living up to the standards you ascribe to. Hypocrite is a dirty word to call a liberal. It's even worse than calling them "liberal."

In contrast, conservatives see hypocrisy as proof they have morals even if they sometimes fall short of them; the important part is being pro-morality. To them, liberals have no standards which is why they never fail to live up to them. Conservatives are comfortable ...